Who’s that girl?

Who’s that girl?

I don’t know about you…but I dance every time I order from China Sky. I have been known to pop lock outside of HiFi Pizza. But when I’m down in South Bay at McDonald’s ordering a Big Mac I get out of my car and 

Help catch a crook…

Help catch a crook…

If you can make out who this dbag is…call C-11 and help out the victim. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOTAub-fbws]

Dorchester Boys…

Dorchester Boys…

Here’s a great little vid about the DYC and how they continue to be an integral part of Dorchester. Without folks like this…the term Dot Rat would eventually be considered a curse rather than a badge of honor. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/41356838]

415 Neponset opens…

415 Neponset opens…

What an incredible job they have done on this building….it does look a million times better in Neponset circle. Not to mention the building houses the best architect in Dorchester and a friend of Dotrat.com – Roche Christopher Architects. Mumbles showed up to cut the 

Ashmont Grill…

Ashmont Grill…

So apparently the Ashmont Grill serves a salad with greens gathered from the sidewalks of Dorchester….they call it the Ashmont Jungle. I love local produce and I’m down with this as long as there is no old bubblegum and ezwider wrappers in it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVqfEZM7tQ4]

Is it that important?

Is it that important?

Nobody likes a cup of mud in the morning more than me. It’s a ritual practiced daily by billions of us around the world. Coffee rocks…and I’m drinking one right now. But this morning I should have been passing out “I’m an asshole” t-shirts on 

Gaining Ground…

Gaining Ground…

Check out this trailer… Gaining Ground is about the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative’s efforts to turn things around in their area. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spW0RLpMeHk]

Dot Rat ingenuity…

Dot Rat ingenuity…

As most of you know, moving in and out of a triple decker can be quite the task. A third floor move can take in excess of 8 hours and usually involves damaging walls and furniture in the process. So one Dot Rat decided he 

My response to Harvard…

My response to Harvard…

I was going to go on a massive rant…but I know these kids are just young and sheltered. Thank god I wasn’t….and I’m proud of Dorchester. Common sense would tell you that treating people like they are circus sideshow is rude. But Harvard doesn’t teach 

30 Minutes in Dorchester

30 Minutes in Dorchester

Check out this video project by a Harvard student….have you ever given a stroll down Dot Ave this much thought? Usually if I’m walking down the Ave…I’m only thinking of making last call…. People need to RELAX!!!  ; )  (looks like the video went private…why?)